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Stain resistance in resilient sheet flooring applications: The role of the plasticizer
Author(s) -
Colletti T. A.,
Renshaw J. T.,
Schaefer R. E.
Publication year - 1998
Publication title -
journal of vinyl and additive technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.295
H-Index - 35
eISSN - 1548-0585
pISSN - 1083-5601
DOI - 10.1002/vnl.10049
Subject(s) - plasticizer , stain , materials science , composite material , hildebrand solubility parameter , thermoplastic , polymer , medicine , staining , pathology
Stain resistance, or more properly, appearance retention, is a complex phenomenon in resilient sheet flooring applications. The process can be complex, involving the plasticizer, the overall toughness (or abrasion resistance) of the wear layer, and the thermoplastic nature of plasticized PVC. This paper explores the plasticizer related portions of the stain resistance phenomenon. Data are presented to illustrate relationships between stain resistance and plasticizer structure, concentration, extraction resistance, volatility, and solubility parameter.